The city of Durango provides community support funding to local nonprofit agencies through the annual budget process. More than $900,000 was allocated to support community programs and services in 2015.…
Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385. La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt will hold office hours, noon-2 p.m., La…
Neighbors worry about closing public lands
Colorado ranked third in healthy habits, including tracking length, frequency and type of exercise, in a recent study by smartphone apps MyFitnessPal and MapMyFitness. While members may not be tracking…
Environmental Defense Fund says the oil and gas industry is wasting a valuable public resource
The inaugural Rocky Mountain UkeFest began Friday and extended into Saturday with workshops at the Strater Hotel and performances at the Rochester Hotel & Bar. Christa Turnell, left, and Lynne…
A Tristate Care Flight helicopter was flying over the Hermosa Creek drainage area Saturday morning as part of a La Plata County Search and Rescue training exercise.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file…
U.S. teenagers gather for ‘life-changing’ conference
Trails 2000 will host a Build Day, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Purgatory Flow Trail, www. Trails2000.org. Arts and Entertainment Irish music jam session, 12:30 p.m., Irish Embassy Pub, 900 Main Ave.,…
Festival adds programs this year, is an economic force
Thursday 3:39 p.m. A woman was trying to gain entry to the La Plata County Courthouse, 1060 East Second Ave., with a cat in her bag. The woman told courthouse…
The annual TARA (Tiffany, Allison, Rosa, Arboles) Treasure Trail Yard Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25. Yard sales will be set up in Tiffany,…
Durango Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, First National Bank parking lot, www.durangofarmersmarket.org. Bayfield Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Bayfield Roadside Park, U.S. Highway 160. Hour Exchange La Plata will host a free…
Under the cover of darkness, ‘midnight gardeners’ rob public and private spaces of common shrubs and flowers
Lead proponent says it won’t likely collect signatures needed
April Neill, center, and her daughters, Ava, left, and April, try their luck at the gold-panning trough Friday at the 62nd annual Gem & Mineral Show at the La Plata…
Defense says Durango police entered man’s home unlawfully
“The Colowyo Coal Mine is a significant contributor to the economies of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, responsible for employing over 200 people with a payroll of around $20 million,”…
Thursday 3:32 a.m. Someone who was extremely combative wanted to talk to police about a helicopter flying at night over city limits. Wednesday 4:51 p.m. A man was screaming and…
The youth cast of Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon rehearses a subway scene Thursday at Durango Arts Center. The play will debut at 1 p.m. Friday, and a second performance will be…
Town makes website’s list of least desirable places in Centennial State
The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office served civil paperwork at the former gas station on U.S. Highway 160 on July 1. The files were posted on the front door after authorities…
Measure will enhance employee safety and improve accounting issues
Running, Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run, 6 a.m., Silverton. Arts and Entertainment 24th annual Art on the Animas Arts & Crafts Festival, noon-6 p.m., Santa Rita Park at the Durango Visitor…
Defense lawyer argues Durango police used unlawful force to subdue defendant
